GRE Stress Management Sample 2024

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Table of Contents
1 Overview of the GRE 1
Format of the GRE General Test 3
Outline of the GRE General Test 4
Registering for the GRE 11
How the GRE General Test is Scored 12
Frequently Asked Questions 13
2 A Detailed Look at the Sections of the GRE 21

Overview of the Analytical Writing Section 22
Overview of the Verbal Reasoning Section 33
Overview of the Quantitative Reasoning Section 38
3 Students and Stress 45

Identifying Sources of Stress 47
The Difference between Good and Bad Stress 48
Factors that Influence Your Tolerance to Stress 52
4 Stress Management Techniques 54

Quick Stress Release 55
The Big Picture 57
Taking the Test 61
5 6-Month Study Plans for the GRE 63

Getting started 67
6 8-Week Study Plan for the GRE 77

7 GRE Scores 83
Verbal Reasoning Concordance Table 84
Quantitative Reasoning Concordance Table 86
8 Test-Taking Tips 89
General Strategies for Taking the GRE 90
Preparing for Test Day 91
The Test Day 92
9 Conclusion and Last Words 95

Foreword
If you’re headed to graduate school, you’ll probably have
to take the GRE. Many universities have long required this
standardized test to process applications, award fellowships and
scholarships, etc.
This volume has been created with you in mind. Within it,
you’ll find valuable information on the GRE itself, as well as tips
on how to manage your stress while you prepare for the test.
Half of the battle is knowing what you are up against and being
familiar with how the test will be presented to you. By reading
through this guide, you’ll gain insightful information on the
test itself. Even the most prepared students may feel nervous or
stressed out when presented with the GRE if they don’t know
what to expect right from the get-go.
In this book, you’ll find two complete 6-month study plans as

well as practical test-taking tips to help you ensure your success.
Going through each step outlined in the study plans will help you
review all concepts, knowledge, and skills evaluated in the GRE.
There are two types of study plans: a 6-month verbal-focused
plan for learners who have good quant skills but are weak when it
comes to language, and a 6-month math-focused plan for learners
weak in math.
It is also essential to note that the GRE has a unique format and
scoring system. Your study material and strategy should be in line
with the actual GRE if you want to put your best foot forward on
the test day. You’ll find valuable information, including a scoring
grid on the GRE, in the following chapters.
Success is yours!
Chapter 1
Overview of the GRE

Overview of the GRE 2
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is

required for admission to most graduate programs. The most
competitive programs tend to require comparatively higher
scores. This book is designed to prepare students for the GRE
General Test. The GRE revised General Test was renamed in 2016
and is now known as the GRE General Test, with some more
changes announced in the pattern on May 31, 2023, mainly to
make it short, but the content and scoring of the test remain the
same. Note that some graduate programs require applicants to
take specialized GRE Subject Tests which will not be covered in
this book. Before preparing to take the GRE, please review the
admissions criteria for the programs that you are interested in
applying to so that you know whether you need to take subject
tests in addition to the GRE General Test. To learn more about
subject tests, visit the Subject Tests section at ets.org.
The GRE General Test is not designed to measure your

knowledge of specific fields. It does not measure your ability to
be successful in your career or even in school. It does, however,
give a reasonably accurate indication of your capabilities in
certain key areas for graduate-level work, such as your ability to
understand complex written material, your understanding of basic
mathematics, your ability to interpret data, and your capacity
for reasoning and critical thinking. By using the strategies in this
book to prepare for the GRE General Test, you will improve your
chances of scoring well on the test.
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Format of the GRE General Test
The GRE General Test is offered as a computer-delivered test

throughout the year. Post-Covid, ETS provides test-takers with the
option to take the test from home.
Whether you are taking the GRE General Test at the testing
center or at home, the format of the test will essentially be the
same. The GRE General Test at home follows the same format as
the computer-delivered version of the GRE General Test. The test
consists of three main components: Analytical Writing, Verbal
Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. The total time for the test
will be about 1 hour 58 minutes.
The first section of the test is always the Analytical Writing

component which is made up of a single section. In the section,
you will be asked to write an argumentative essay that takes
a position on an issue of general interest. You will be given 30
minutes for completing the section.
The remainder of the test will be split between sections devoted

to Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning. There will
be two sections devoted to Verbal Reasoning, and another two
devoted to Quantitative Reasoning. You will be given 12 minutes
each to complete one section of Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative
Reasoning, and 15 minutes each to complete the other sections of
Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning. Each section will
contain 20 questions. At any point during the test, you may have
been given an unscored section on either Verbal or Quantitative
Reasoning, but this section was removed to facilitate a reduction
of the duration of the test.
Outline of the GRE General Test
The Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections

of the GRE General Test are section-level adaptive. This means
that the computer will adapt the test to your performance. Since
there are two sections each for Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative
Reasoning, the difficulty of the second section will depend on how
well you did in the first section. The overall format of the GRE
General Test will be as follows:
Component Number of Questions Time Allowed
Analytical Writing
1 Analyze an Issue 30 minutes
(1 section)
12 questions (first 18 minutes (first

Verbal Reasoning section) section)
(2 sections) 15 questions (second 23 minutes (second
section) section)
12 questions (first 21 minutes (first

Quantitative Reasoning section) section)
(2 sections) 15 questions (second 26 minutes (second
section) section)
Total Time: 1 hour

58 minutes
Note that the GRE General Test at-home follows the same format
as the computer-delivered version of the GRE General Test.
While taking the GRE General Test, here are some things to
remember:
a) You can review and preview questions within a section,

allowing you to budget your time to deal with the questions
that you find most difficult.
b) You will be able to mark questions within a section and

return to them later. This means that if you find a question
especially difficult, you will be able to move on to other
questions and return to the one that you had trouble with,
provided that you stay within the time limit for the section.
c) You will be able to change or edit your answers within

a section. This means that if you realize that you made a
mistake, you can go back and correct yourself provided you
stay within the time limit for the section.
d) You will have an on-screen calculator during the

Quantitative Reasoning portions of the test, allowing you to
quickly complete any necessary computations.
The following section will briefly introduce the three main

components of the GRE General Test.
Analytical Writing Assessment
The first section of the GRE General Test is the Analytical

Writing assessment. This component of the GRE is designed to
test your ability to use basic logic and critical reasoning to make
and assess arguments. The Analytical Writing assessment is
broken into comprises of a singular assignment, each of which
must be completed within 30 minutes. In the first assignment, you
will be asked to develop a position on an issue of general interest.
You will be given an issue and a prompt with some specific

instructions on how to approach the assigned issue. You will be
expected to take a position on the issue and then write a clear,
persuasive, and logically sound essay defending your position
in correct English. You will be assessed based on your ability to
effectively defend your positions with supporting evidence and
valid reasoning, your skill in organizing your thoughts, and your
command of English.
Time
Task Answer Format
Allowed
Short essay on an issue of general

Analyze an
30 minutes interest that clearly and carefully
Issue
addresses the prompt
The Analytical Writing assessment tests your ability to:
Coherently develop complex ideas
Write in a focused, organized manner
Identify relevant evidence and use it to support your claims
Command the elements of standard written English
We will take a detailed look at the Analytical Writing Assessment

in the following chapter.
Verbal Reasoning
The Verbal Reasoning portion of the GRE assesses your reading

comprehension, your ability to draw inferences to fill in missing
information, and your vocabulary. You will be given two sections
on Verbal Reasoning, consisting of 12 and 15 questions and lasting

18 and 23 minutes respectively. Verbal Reasoning questions on the
GRE General Test are mostly multiple-choice and will be drawn
from the following three types: Reading Comprehension, Text
Completion, and Sentence Equivalence. Reading Comprehension
questions will ask you to read a short passage several paragraphs
long, and then answer questions about the passage. Text
Completion questions will have a short passage with 1-3 blanks
which you will need to fill in by choosing the best of several
multiple-choice options. The Sentence Equivalence section will ask
you to fill in the blank in a passage using the two words that will
complete the sentence in such a way that the meaning will be as
similar as possible.
Time Question Type Answer Format
Multiple choice: select one

answer choice
Reading
Multiple choice: select one or
Comprehension
You will have more answer choices
41 minutes Highlight a section of text
to complete
the entire
section, which Multiple choice: fill in one or
Text Completion
will include more blanks to complete the text
a mixture
of different
question types Multiple choice: select the
Sentence two options that produce two
Equivalence sentences with the most similar
meanings
The Verbal Reasoning section measures your ability to:
Comprehend, interpret and analyze complex passages in

standard written English
Apply sophisticated vocabulary in context
Draw inferences about the meaning and authorial intent

based on written material
We will take a detailed look at the Verbal Writing section in the

following chapter.
Quantitative Reasoning
The Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE evaluates

your ability to use basic mathematics, read and interpret graphs
and figures and engage in basic reasoning involving math
and numbers. You will be given two sections on Quantitative
Reasoning with 12 and 15 questions and 21 and 26 minutes of
allotted time for them respectively. There are two basic question
types, multiple-choice and numerical entry. For multiple-choice
questions, you will be asked to choose the best answer or answers
from several possibilities; for numerical entry questions, you will
be asked to enter a numerical answer from your own calculations.
Some questions will be designed to test your knowledge of basic
algebra and geometry; others will be designed to test your ability
to read and interpret different presentations of data.
Question
Time Answer Format
Type
Multiple Select one answer choice

Choice Select one or more answer choices
You will have Solve the problem through

47 minutes Numeric
calculation and enter a numeric
to complete Entry
value
the entire
section, which
Evaluate two quantities to decide
will include
a mixture
whether one is greater than the
Quantitative
of different other, whether they are equal, or
Comparison
question whether a relationship cannot be
types determined
Multiple choice: choose the best

Data
answer or answers
Interpretation
Numeric entry: enter a value
The Quantitative Reasoning section tests your ability to:
Use mathematical tools such as basic arithmetic, geometry,

algebra and statistics
Understand, interpret and analyze quantitative information
Apply basic mathematical and data interpretation skills to

real-world information and problems
On-screen Calculator
Display
x
0. Open parenthesis
Close parenthesis
MR MC M+ ( ) Divide
Memory Recall Clear
Memory Clear 7 8 9 ÷ C Multiply
Memory Sum Clear Entry
4 5 6 CE Subtract
+
Decimal
Positive/Negative – Square root
Transfer Display
1 2 3 – √ Add
+
- 0 . + =
Equals
Transfer Display
The on-screen calculator in the GRE is a handy tool for you

to make computations faster. However, you should only use the
calculator for complex equations that will take a longer time to
do manually such as square roots, addition, subtraction, and
multiplication of numbers with several digits.
Guidelines for using the on-screen calculator
The on-screen calculator follows the order of operations

(PEMDAS). This means that it computes equations in the
following order - parentheses, exponentiation (including
square roots), multiplication and division (left to right),
addition and subtraction (left to right). So, for an equation
like 2 + 3 * 6, the on-screen calculator will give the answer
20 but some calculators will give the answer 30 as they first
add 2 and 3 and get 5 which is multiplied by 6 to get the
final answer 30.
The Transfer Display button will be useful for Numeric

Entry questions. The button will transfer the number on
your calculator display to the numeric entry answer box.
But remember to check the transferred answer as sometimes
you may be required to round up your answer; adjust it
accordingly.
The Memory Recall (MR), Memory Clear (MC), and

Memory Sum (M+) buttons work as per normal calculators.
We will take a detailed look at the Quantitative Reasoning section

in the following chapter.
Registering for the GRE
Before you register to take the GRE, be sure to consider your

schedule and any special accommodations that you may need. Be
aware that the availability of testing dates may vary according to
your location. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to prepare
for the GRE and be sure that you know the deadlines for score
reporting and application deadlines for all the schools you are
applying to. For general information about deadlines and the
GRE, visit the GRE section at ets.org. For more information on
how to register for the GRE, visit the Registration section at ets.
org. For information on special accommodations for disabled
students, visit the Disability Accommodations section on ets.org.
If you are taking the GRE General Test at home, there are
certain equipment, environment, and testing space requirements
that you need to fulfill before you can start the registration
process. For more information on these requirements, read the At

Home Testing section on ets.org.
How the GRE General Test is Scored
Scoring for the Analytical Writing Section
In the Analytical Writing section, you will be scored on a

scale of 0-6 in increments of 0.5. The Analytical Writing measure
emphasizes your ability to engage in reasoning and critical
thinking over your facility with the finer points of grammar.
The highest scores of 5.5-6.0 are given to work that is generally
superior in every respect - sustained analysis of complex issues,
coherent argumentation, and excellent command of the English
language. The lowest scores of 0.0-0.5 are given to work that is
completely off-topic or so poorly composed as to be incoherent.
Detailed information on scoring for the Analytical Writing section
is provided in Chapter 2 and Chapter 6.
Scoring for the Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning Sections
The Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning sections are scored on a

scale of 130-170 in 1-point increments.
Scoring is covered in detail in the 8th chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may have many questions about the GRE besides the
general test-taking tips listed in this book; here are answers to a
few frequently-asked questions that GRE test-takers often have:
General Questions
What changes have been made to the GRE General Test after the
announcement on May 31, 2023?
The main changes to the test are a reduction in the time (from
3 hours 45 minutes to 1 hour 58 minutes), and the removal of
the “Analyze an Argument” essay task (which was a part of the
Analytical Writing section) and the unscored section. The time
has been curtailed by decreasing the number of questions in each
section from 40 to 27. Furthermore, the removal of the “Analyze an
Argument” task and the unscored section also aided in shortening
the total duration. The official scores will also be delivered more
promptly and will now take 8-10 calendar days, facilitating faster
applications to the selected institutes. For more information on the
changes, visit the GRE section at ets.org.
Can I take the GRE test at home?
Yes. ETS now provides students with the option to take the
test from home. If your local test centers are closed or you prefer
a familiar testing environment, you can take the GRE from home.
You will have to check the equipment, environment, and testing
space requirements for the at home test and whether it’s an option
for you. For detailed information on the requirements for the

home test, check the At Home Testing section at ets.org.
How do I get ready to take the GRE General Test?
To take the GRE General Test, there are several steps you’ll need to
take:
Find out what prospective graduate/professional programs

require: Does the program you’re interested in require
additional testing beyond the GRE General Test? What is the
deadline for receipt of scores?
Sign up for a test date. You need to sign up for any GRE
testing. Act in a timely manner so that you have plenty of
time to prepare and are guaranteed that your scores will
be sent and received on time. For the in-center test, testing
dates are much more restricted, so if you know that you
will need to take the GRE General Test at the center, make
arrangements well in advance of the application deadline
for your program. There are additional requirements if
you’re taking the test at home, so make sure to check the
requirements well in advance.
Use resources provided by ETS and Vibrant Publishers to

familiarize yourself with the format of the GRE and the
types of questions you will face. Even if you are confident
about taking the test, it is essential to prepare for the test.
Does the GRE General Test measure my proficiency in specific

subject areas?
No. The GRE General Test is designed to measure general

proficiency in reading, critical reasoning, and working with data,
all abilities that are critical to graduate work. However, you won’t
be tested on your knowledge of any specific field.
Where can I get additional information on the GRE General Test?
Educational Testing Service (ETS), the organization that

administers the GRE, has an informative website entirely devoted
to information about the test in the GRE section at ets.org. There,
you can find links that further explain how to sign up for testing,
fees, score reporting, and much more.
Preparing for the Test
How should I prepare for the test?
The first thing you should do is thoroughly familiarize yourself

with the format of the GRE General Test. Read about each section
of the test, how many questions are there per section, and the
required format for answers. You can find general information
about the structure of the test earlier in this chapter.
How do I prepare for the questions I will be asked on the GRE

General Test?
There are plenty of resources by Vibrant Publishers that will

help you prepare for the questions you will face on the GRE
General Test. This book includes a list of the most relevant
resources that you might find useful in the fifth chapter. For the
most updated list, you may visit the Test Prep Series section on
www.vibrantpublishers.com.
How much should I study/practice for the GRE?
Study and practice until you feel comfortable with the test.
Practice, practice, and practice some more until you feel confident
about test day!
Are there additional materials I can use to get even more practice?
Yes. ETS offers two free full-length practice test that can be
downloaded from the GRE section at ets.org. Also, after you
have signed up for testing through ETS, you are eligible for some
further test preparation materials free of additional charge. We’ve
listed a few resources that you may find helpful in Chapter 5.
Test Content
How long is the GRE General Test?
The overall testing time is about 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What skills does the GRE test?
In general, the GRE is designed to test your proficiency in

certain key skills that you will need for graduate-level study. More
specifically:
The Analytical Writing section tests your ability to

write about complex ideas in a coherent, focused fashion,
command the conventions of standard written English,
provide and evaluate relevant evidence; all while
developing a personal stance on an issue of public interest.
The Verbal Reasoning section is an assessment of your

ability to understand, interpret and analyze complex
passages, use reasoning to draw inferences about written
material and use sophisticated vocabulary in context.
The Quantitative Reasoning section is an assessment of

basic, high school-level mathematical skills and knowledge,
as well as your ability to analyze and interpret data.
What level of math is required for the Quantitative Reasoning

section?
You will be expected to know high school-level math:

arithmetic, and basic concepts in algebra and geometry. You will
also be expected to be able to analyze and interpret data presented
in tables and graphs.
Scoring and Score Reporting
How are the sections of the GRE General Test scored?
The GRE General Test is scored as follows:
The scores of the Verbal Reasoning section are done in

1-point increments on a scale of 130-170.
The scores of the Quantitative Reasoning section are done

in 1-point increments on a scale of 130-170.
The scores of the Analytical Writing section are done in

increments of 0.5 on a scale of 0-6.
Read the GRE scores chapter for a detailed overview of how

the GRE is scored.
When will my score be reported?
It depends on when you decide to take the GRE General

Test. In general, scores for the test are reported in 8-10 days.
You can find your scores in your official ETS account. An email
notification from ETS is sent when the test scores are made
available. ETS will also send an official Institution Score Report to
the institutions you’ve chosen to send the test scores to.
Check the GRE section at ets.org for updates on score reporting

and deadlines.
How long will my scores be valid?
Your score for the GRE General Test will remain valid for five
years.
Other Questions
Do business schools accept the GRE instead of the GMAT?
An increasing number of business schools accept the GRE as

a substitute for the more standard test for admission to an MBA
program, the GMAT. Before you decide to take the GRE instead
of the GMAT, make sure that the programs you are interested in
applying to will accept the GRE. You can find a list of business
schools that currently accept the GRE in the GRE section at ets.
org. Both the testing standards are also coming up with shorter
formats, with the shorter GRE going live from September 22, 2023
and the GMAT Focus Edition launching in Q4 2023 (between
October and December). For more information and differences
between the new formats, visit the GRE section at ets.org.
How is the GRE administered?
The GRE is administered continuously year-round at

designated testing centers, where you can take the test free from
distraction in a secure environment that discourages cheating.
The GRE Test at home is also available for those who are more
comfortable in a familiar environment. For information on testing
centers in your area and important dates, visit the GRE section at
ets.org.
I have a disability that requires me to ask for special

accommodation while taking the test - what sort of
accommodation is offered?
ETS does accommodate test-takers with disabilities.

For information on procedures, visit the GRE Disability
Accommodations section at ets.org.
Will there be breaks during testing?
There will be no breaks during testing for the shorter GRE, vis-
à-vis the reduction in the length of the test.
Will I be given scratch paper?
Yes. The test administrator will provide you with scratch paper
to use during the test, which has to be returned to the testing
center staff without any pages missing.
For the at home test, you cannot use regular notepaper. You
may use either of the following materials:
One small desktop whiteboard with an erasable marker.
A sheet of paper placed inside a transparent sheet protector.

You can write on this with an erasable marker.
At the end of the test, you will need to show the proctor that all
notes you took during the test have been erased.
Should I bring a calculator to the test?
No. There will be an on-screen calculator for you to use.
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A Detailed Look at the

Sections of the GRE
A Detailed Look at the Sections of the GRE 22
Overview of the Analytical Writing Section
The Analytical Writing measure is intended to assess your

ability to think critically and write effectively about a topic while
following specific directions. You will not need any specific
content knowledge to complete the task in this portion of the test.
The purpose of the writing piece is to determine your readiness to
perform appropriately at the graduate level.
During this portion of the test, you will complete one writing
task: Analyze an Issue. For completing the task, you will have
30 minutes to read the prompt and directions and to plan and
execute your response.
During the Analyze an Issue task, you will write persuasively

as you express your point of view on the selected topic, which
may be in the form of an opinion, a recommendation, a claim, a
reason, or the presentation of two points of view. It is important
to read the directions carefully to ensure that your response is
addressing the prompt correctly and to enable you to receive the
highest score.
Strategies for Completing the Analytical Writing Measure
The writing measure is 30 minutes long. In that period of time,

you must read the statement or brief passage and the directions
for creating your response, plan how you want to respond, and
write your essay. If you spend too much time taking notes and
organizing your thoughts, you may not have enough time to finish
writing your essay. On the other hand, completing a prewriting
activity sufficiently will help you write your essay more quickly.
Budgeting your time is crucial. Although the GRE readers are
aware of the time limit and that your essay is essentially a draft,
they will expect you to perform at a high level. Leave a few
minutes at the end of each writing section to review your essay for
errors in spelling, grammar, usage, and sentence structure.
In the next section, we’ll take a look at the task in detail.
Analyze an Issue Task
As you complete this task, you will have an opportunity to

express your point of view on an issue. Because it is essentially
your opinion, there is no “correct” answer. You must, however,
support your point of view with sufficient evidence to show the
strength of your argument. You may agree completely with the
statement about the issue, partially agree with it, or completely
disagree with it. Be certain you stay on topic and follow the
directions carefully. For example, you might be presented with a
statement similar to the following:
It is always best to look before you leap.
One interpretation of this statement is that one should consider

potential consequences before taking any action. The directions
may instruct you to write a response in which you discuss the
extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and
explain your reasoning for the position you take. If you agree with
the statement, you should recall examples from your reading,
your studies, or your own experience that support your position.
Think about Holden Caulfield’s actions in The Catcher in the
Rye. His impulsive decision to spend some time alone in New
York City before going home after his expulsion from Pencey
Prep had unsatisfactory consequences. You may have taken some
action in your own life that you regretted afterward. On the other
hand, you may disagree with the statement. Early explorers like
Christopher Columbus had little idea about what they would
find as they set out in their relatively small sailing vessels. If they
had thought only about the dangers of their ventures, the new
world would have been discovered much later. You can also take a
qualified approach by agreeing with the statement to some extent.
Remember, the best approach to a given prompt is the one you
can argue the best. The GRE essay readers are trained to evaluate a
wide variety of approaches to the issue and evaluate them on their
strengths and weaknesses and not on the opinion expressed.
The following is a comprehensive list of the instructions that

can accompany the statements in the Analyze an Issue task.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which

you agree or disagree with the statement and explain
your reasoning for the position you take. In developing
and supporting your position, you should consider ways
in which the statement might or might not hold true and
explain how these considerations shape your position.

you agree or disagree with the recommendation and explain
your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and
supporting your position, describe specific circumstances in
which adopting the recommendation would or would not
be advantageous and explain how these examples shape
your position.

you agree or disagree with the claim. In developing and
supporting your position, be sure to address the most
compelling reasons and/or examples that could be used to
challenge your position.

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2 A Detailed Look at the Sections of the GRE 21

3 Students and Stress 45

4 Stress Management Techniques 54

5 6-Month Study Plans for the GRE 63

6 8-Week Study Plan for the GRE 77

9 Conclusion and Last Words 95

In this book, you’ll find two complete 6-month study plans as

Overview of the GRE

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is

The GRE General Test is not designed to measure your

Format of the GRE General Test

The GRE General Test is offered as a computer-delivered test

The first section of the test is always the Analytical Writing

The remainder of the test will be split between sections devoted

Outline of the GRE General Test

The Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections

Component Number of Questions Time Allowed

12 questions (first 18 minutes (first

12 questions (first 21 minutes (first

Total Time: 1 hour

a) You can review and preview questions within a section,

b) You will be able to mark questions within a section and

c) You will be able to change or edit your answers within

d) You will have an on-screen calculator during the

The following section will briefly introduce the three main

Analytical Writing Assessment

The first section of the GRE General Test is the Analytical

You will be given an issue and a prompt with some specific

Short essay on an issue of general

The Analytical Writing assessment tests your ability to:

 Coherently develop complex ideas

 Write in a focused, organized manner

 Identify relevant evidence and use it to support your claims

 Command the elements of standard written English

We will take a detailed look at the Analytical Writing Assessment

The Verbal Reasoning portion of the GRE assesses your reading

on Verbal Reasoning, consisting of 12 and 15 questions and lasting

Time Question Type Answer Format

Multiple choice: select one

The Verbal Reasoning section measures your ability to:

 Comprehend, interpret and analyze complex passages in

 Apply sophisticated vocabulary in context

 Draw inferences about the meaning and authorial intent

We will take a detailed look at the Verbal Writing section in the

The Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE evaluates

Multiple Select one answer choice

You will have Solve the problem through

Multiple choice: choose the best

The Quantitative Reasoning section tests your ability to:

 Use mathematical tools such as basic arithmetic, geometry,

Coherently develop complex ideas

Write in a focused, organized manner

Identify relevant evidence and use it to support your claims

Command the elements of standard written English

Comprehend, interpret and analyze complex passages in

Apply sophisticated vocabulary in context

Draw inferences about the meaning and authorial intent

Use mathematical tools such as basic arithmetic, geometry,

Understand, interpret and analyze quantitative information

Apply basic mathematical and data interpretation skills to

The on-screen calculator follows the order of operations

The Transfer Display button will be useful for Numeric

The Memory Recall (MR), Memory Clear (MC), and

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The Analytical Writing section tests your ability to

The Verbal Reasoning section is an assessment of your

The Quantitative Reasoning section is an assessment of

The scores of the Verbal Reasoning section are done in

The scores of the Quantitative Reasoning section are done

The scores of the Analytical Writing section are done in

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